UC Berkeley's Alison Gopnik Wins Rumelhart Prize In Cognitive Science

Heralded as the Nobel Prize in the field, Gopnik was recognized for transformative research on how children learn.

Obit: UC Berkeley Journalism Emeritus Professor Andrew Stern

“Andy had a deep and long-lasting impact on his students who continued to stay in touch with him decades after they had left our school.”

Hidden Cameras Spot Wildlife Returning Home After Wildfire

“We were surprised that many species seem to be resistant [to the impacts of the fire].”

Oppenheimer: The Man Behind The Movie

4 UC Berkeley faculty members and a nuclear physicist from Los Alamos National Laboratory will assemble for a panel discussion on July 28.

$7M In UC Berkeley Scholarships Lost In First Republic Bank Collapse

A lawsuit has been filed in an attempt to recover the funds, donated by an elderly couple for first-generation college students.

Siri Creator Adam Cheyer Shares Secrets Of Entrepreneurship

“An entrepreneur and a magician are exactly the same...you have to reach far as an entrepreneur, dream big, dream magical."

UC Berkeley Cultivates Festive Culture Of ‘Free Thinkers' At AI Hackathon

Over 1,200 computer hackers from around the world packed UC Berkeley's Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union for the 36-hour hackathon.

An Escape Room For Families Teaches Fundamentals Of Evolution: UC Berkeley

It debuted at the Berkeley Public Library and has moved on to other California venues.

Do Hummingbirds Drink Alcohol? More Often Than You Think: UC Berkeley

"Maybe, with feeders, we’re not only farming hummingbirds, we’re providing a seat at the bar every time they come in."

Rising Groundwater Threatens Thousands Of Toxic Sites In The Bay Area: UC Berkeley

More than 5,200 state- and federally-managed contaminated sites are at risk of spreading contamination because of the rising groundwater.

Let's Embrace The Creative Possibilities Of AI: UC Berkeley

The director of a robotics lab at the University of California, Berkeley, says that it is time to put aside old assumptions about AI.

NASA Probe Finds Source Of Solar Wind: UC Berkeley Research

NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew close enough to the sun to detect the structure of the solar wind.

UC Berkeley Professor Wins Prestigious Prize

Biophysicist honored for pioneering electron microscopy research that elucidated the earliest steps of gene transcription.

UC Berkeley Professor Receives Award For Founding Nonprofit

Professor Jelani Nelson was awarded the ACM Eugene L. Lawler Award for Humanitarian Contributions Within Computer Science and Informatics.

Former SF DA Chesa Boudin Takes UC Berkeley Role

Boudin will lead a new criminal justice center at the School of Law.

Artificial Intelligence Threatens Extinction, Experts Warn

UC Berkeley alum Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT, was among the hundreds of leading figures who signed the statement.

UC Berkeley Political Scientists Chart A Course To Ease Toxic Political Polarization

In today’s polarized climate, amiable politics seem not just improbable, but almost startling.

Generative AI Meets Copyright Law: UC Berkeley

"Copyright law is the only law that’s already in existence that could bring generative AI systems to their knees."

UC Regents Create First New College at UC Berkeley in 50 Years

"Infusing the power of data science across multiple disciplines...will help us to fully realize its potential to benefit society."

UC Berkeley Chemist Takes Leading Role At National Science Foundation

Susan Marqusee will lead the major funder of basic life sciences research in the United States.

James Valentine, Integrative Biology Emeritus Professor, Has Died At 96

He is best known for championing an ecological approach to understanding the evolution of animal diversity.

New Cal Grads Enter 'Real World' Clutching Diplomas And Hope

As the sound of "Pomp and Circumstance" echoed through the UC Berkeley campus, there was a feeling of celebration and accomplishment.

Free Meals In Berkeley For All Students 18 Years And Younger This Summer

Both breakfast and lunch will be served at four schools. The dates and times vary slightly.

Graduation Season Is Getting Greener At UC Berkeley

Multiple efforts are underway to hold more environmentally friendly ceremonies and receptions.

Cute Peregrine Falcon Siblings Need Names: Vote Now

Clever? Alliterative? What should the newest peregrine falcons on UC Berkeley's Campanile be called? See the 15 choices!

Berkeley Professor Apologizes For Claiming Native Heritage

A white UC Berkeley professor penned an apology this week after spending a lifetime claiming to be Native American.

UC Berkeley Breaks Ground On New Engineering Center

Hundreds of people, including benefactors, staff, faculty and students attended the groundbreaking.

UC Berkeley Graduate Programs Succeed Once Again In U.S. News Rankings

Some 60 Berkeley graduate programs ranked in the top 10 on this year’s U.S. News list, which analyzed business, education, and engineering.

ChatGPT Developer John Schulman On Making AI More Truthful: UC Berkeley

“Sometimes it’s like the model is reluctant to challenge a premise … and sometimes it gets caught in a lie." Video of Schulman's lecture.

Berkeley's Falcon Family Of Five: Annie, Lou And 3 Fluffy Chicks

Three downy peregrine falcon chicks have emerged from their eggshells in a nest atop the Campanile.

‘Something For Everyone': Cal Performances Announces 2023-24 Season

The schedule of performances includes some of the greatest artists in the world.

Berkeley Political Scientist Receives Prestigious Fellowship

Scott Straus is one of six U.S. fellows honored this year.

Famous UC Berkeley Falcons Part Of Wild Raptor Community Documented By Falconer Shawn Hayes

It's rare that expecting couples are treated to watch parties, and even rarer to have huge video screens set up for their big day.

'Civilization-Ending' AI Technology: UC Berkeley Expert

It could improve quality of life for people across the planet or destroy civilization, according to Stuart Russell, a computer science prof.

Newts Take The Stage During Annual Mating Ritual At UC Botanical Garden

The UC Botanical Garden is open daily from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and admission is free for UC Berkeley faculty, staff and students.

New Wind Tunnel Installed At Hesse Hall At UC Berkeley: Video

Students will use it to study the aerodynamic behavior of aircraft, airplane wings, cars and other objects by testing small-scale replicas.

White House Honors UC Berkeley Chemists

The chemists have been named Enrico Fermi Presidential Award winners.

Two Beloved UC Berkeley Trees, Over 150 Years Old, Damaged In ‘Bomb Cyclone'

The campus core has more than 13,500 trees and nearly 300 different tree species. UC Botanical Garden includes rare and endangered species.

Sextortion: What Families Need To Know: School District Issues Alert

Children are targeted because of their vulnerability and innocence.

From Tort Law To Cheating, What Is ChatGPT's Future In Higher Education: UC Berkeley

This fast-changing technology will upend course assignments, be deployed as a 24/7 tutor, and change the way we think about knowledge work.